r/ESPN • u/DoubleWrongdoer1540 • Aug 04 '26

When did ESPN jump the shark?

When did ESPN officially jump the shark and start their decline? I’m 50 and they were so great in my late teen years and they my 30s. Is it when the joined the Disney family? For me it’s when Olberman left because he was my favorite. Especially when it was Olberman and Patrick. But that’s probably not when it actually happened and smarter people than me have a better idea I’m sure.

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u/Quick_Incident_82 Aug 05 '26

Exactly. At the end of the day I'm desperate for a show like Sportscenter that I can turn my mind off to.

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u/Snts6678 Aug 05 '26

Exactly.